Agent organises renovation for vendor’s investment property
Ray White Papanui agent Rob East was more than happy to take the reins when it came to coordinating a renovation for his client, Ben, who lived on the opposite side of the country.
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Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2025 award winners
More than 1,300 people gathered for Ray White New Zealand’s annual awards at Spark Arena last night to celebrate and recognise the top offices and individual achievers from throughout the leading network.
Luxury concentration vs hospitality domination: Auckland and Wellington's retail divide
Auckland emerges as New Zealand's luxury retail capital while Wellington attempts to revitalise its struggling Golden Mile through major infrastructure transformation to compete in the retail market.
Comedian sheds "happy tears" as family home sells at auction
Former comedian and mental health advocate Mike King and his wife Joanna have sold their Papatoetoe home under the hammer for $1.5 million.
Clearance rate on the rise as spring has sprung
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 125 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 58.2 per cent, up 13.3 per cent year-on-year.
Spring kicks off with a bang
As spring selling season officially kicks off today, Ray White New Zealand ended the winter season with a bang last week, with 152 properties scheduled to go under the hammer, up 76.7 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Ray White Now | August 2025
Fireworks will wait until November, as we cross into the second half of 2025, the performance of our residential property market continues to confound those seeking a dramatic recovery. While sales activity is up 17 per cent year-on-year, property prices have barely budged. It begs the question – how can … Read more
Auction metrics show signs of confidence post rate cut
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 144 properties to go under the hammer last week, recording a clearance rate of 55 per cent.
Rate cut response to labour pressures and population outflows
Today’s highly anticipated rate cut is welcome news for mortgage holders and aspiring buyers, with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cutting the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 3.00 per cent.
Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners
Ray White had four winners and 12 finalists at the REINZ awards last night, which celebrated the fantastic achievements of those from across the industry.
Auctions steady as spring edges nearer
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 96 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 50 per cent.
Ray White Now | July 2025
The market isn’t roaring, but it hums. Quietly. Persistently. What we’re seeing isn’t a comeback or collapse, it’s a recalibration in real-time. Not the dramatic kind that grabs headlines, but the kind that changes outcomes. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT Proudly presenting New Zealand property market insights in real … Read more
Ray White Now | June 2025
While some are waiting for the market to change, others have adjusted their position in the market, and currently, we’re seeing sellers reclaiming control. Following a challenging period for Kiwi households and the economy, marked by a recession, high borrowing costs and subdued sentiment, positive momentum is building. CLICK HERE … Read more
Ray White Now | March 2025
The residential property market is on the move again. Following a prolonged period of uncertainty, we’re seeing clear signs across the country of renewed activity. Buyers are returning, investors are re-engaging, and confidence is building. But this isn’t just a market shift, it’s an integral development for the broader economic … Read more
Ray White Now | November 2024
Our penultimate edition of Ray White Now in 2024 marks a distinct turning point for New Zealand’s housing market. Backdropped by dynamic local conditions and uncertainty in the global economy, the current real estate landscape presents opportunities for strategic decision-making. For sellers considering their options, understanding the trends driving buyer … Read more
Ray White Now | October 2024
We have now stepped into the final quarter of 2024, and New Zealand’s real estate landscape is riding an undercurrent of change, moulded by economic factors and the human behaviours that drive residential decision-making. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT Proudly presenting New Zealand property market insights in real time.
Ray White Now | September 2024
In the ebb and flow of economic cycles, certain changes stand out as defining moments that shape markets for years to come. Recent months have offered just such a turning point for New Zealand’s housing sector, driven by a series of small but meaningful economic events reframing the landscape for … Read more
Ray White Now | August 2024
In a market that’s been steadily anticipating change, the recent cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has confirmed what many in New Zealand’s property sector had already expected…read more in our latest Property Market Report. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT … Read more
Ray White Now | July 2024
Another Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) has passed with another stay in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) – which was kept unchanged for the eighth consecutive time at 5.50 per cent…..read more in our latest Property Market Report. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT Proudly presenting New Zealand property market insights … Read more
Ray White Now | June 2024
As we enter the second half of the year, Kiwis across the residential landscape suddenly find themselves on a very different playing field, marked by policy change that is set to shift the dial for several key buyer groups….read more in our latest Property Market Report. CLICK HERE TO READ … Read more
